You know, I went to Oberlin. At that time, grades were - you elected to have them or not. It was all of that era where grades were out the window. But I did very well in school. I didn't really study the arts; I practiced the arts.

The idea that all violence in movies is okay simply because it happens is bull. Directors and writers have a responsibility.

I received from my experience in Japan an incredible sense of respect for the art of creating, not just the creative product. We're all about the product. To me, the process was also an incredibly important aspect of the total form.

I use cinematic things in a theatrical way on stage, and in film I use theatrical techniques in a cinematic way.

I've had male executives say that my lead character was unlikable because she slept with a lot of guys.

Limitations force you to find the essence of what you want to say, which is one of the most important things to know for an artist.

Some of my ideas for film or theater come to me in dreams. I'm also very creative when I'm talking to others. I believe in collaboration.